Stars are born and die. Moons never cede from
their planets, the earth is called "mother" and the
suns are classed as "dwarfs" or "giants".
The night sky can be seen as a backdrop for human emotion, and
therefore is a fascinating metaphor, with stars, planets moons
and other celestial
entities mirroring human behavior.
I draw largely on location and I use a telescope to observe stars,
the moon or celestial events which become the subjects of my composition.
As astronomers assign acronyms and numbers to newly discovered
stars and planets and other celestial bodies so that they may
be easily identified, I use a similar system to catalogue my drawings,
including in some cases, a mnemonic name for each one.

The night sky poses many challenges to human
understanding and our place in the universe. Through my drawings,
I hope to express the unanswered questions reflected in the night
sky.